Description
These Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings are baked until crispy and tossed in a bold, buttery garlic-herb sauce with just the right kick of heat. Perfect for game day, gatherings, or a flavorful appetizer any time.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Pat wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
3. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
4. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
5. Arrange wings in a single layer and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
8. Simmer the butter sauce for 2–3 minutes to let flavors meld, then keep warm.
9. Once wings are golden and crispy, transfer to a bowl and pour cowboy butter over them.
10. Toss well to coat evenly. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let wings sit uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before baking.
Adjust red pepper flakes to make the cowboy butter more or less spicy.
Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free version, but flavor may differ slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cowboy butter wings, baked chicken wings, spicy garlic wings